Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master AWS cloud automation using Python and Boto3. Learn to set up your environment, configure credentials, and interact with AWS services like EC2, IAM, and S3 through Python scripts. Explore Boto3 core concepts, including sessions, clients, and resources, to efficiently automate cloud tasks. The course takes you step by step through key topics like environment setup across different operating systems, creating and managing AWS resources, and automating tasks such as EC2 instance control and S3 management. Practical tasks include writing scripts for real-world scenarios, such as creating IAM users, and performing CRUD operations across multiple AWS resources. This course is tailored for developers, system administrators, and cloud engineers. Basic Python knowledge is required, but no prior AWS experience is necessary. By the end, you'll be equipped to automate and manage AWS resources effectively and optimize cloud infrastructure workflows.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this module, we will explore the fundamental reasons behind automating AWS tasks and how tools like Python and Boto3 streamline the process. By the end of this section, you’ll have a clear understanding of the benefits of automation in the cloud.

Environment Setup to Execute Python Boto3 Scripts

In this module, we will guide you through the environment setup process, ensuring you can execute Python Boto3 scripts on Windows, Linux, and macOS. You'll also learn how to set up IAM users and access keys for smooth execution of automation tasks.

Boto3 Core Concepts | Session, Client, Resource Creation

In this module, we will dive into the essential Boto3 components that allow interaction with AWS services. You’ll learn how to set up sessions, manage clients and resources, and implement proper error handling to enhance the reliability of your scripts.

Boto3 Read Operations for Single AWS Resources

In this module, we will teach you how to write Python scripts using Boto3 to fetch data from various AWS resources. You’ll also learn how to add exception handling to make your automation scripts more resilient and reliable.

Boto3 Read, Update, and Delete Operations for Single AWS Resource & Waiters

In this module, we will explore how to manipulate AWS resources using Boto3 for read, update, and delete (RUD) operations. Additionally, we’ll cover the use of waiters to handle EC2 state transitions, making your automation smoother and more dynamic.

Boto3 CRUD Operations and Also Waiters for Single AWS Resource

In this module, we will dive into full CRUD operations using Boto3 for both EC2 instances and IAM users. You’ll also learn how to implement waiters for EC2 state management and launch instances dynamically while retrieving vital information.

Boto3 CRUD Operations for Known Multiple AWS Resources

In this module, we will cover how to handle CRUD operations for multiple AWS resources in parallel. You’ll learn to automate resource management tasks, including creating and controlling multiple IAM users and EC2 instances with ease.

Boto3 RUD for Unknown Multiple AWS Resources | Paginators | Collections | Filters

In this module, we will tackle more advanced Boto3 functionalities such as paginators, filters, and resource collections for managing unknown multiple resources. These tools will help you handle large data sets and perform detailed queries with ease.

Client DryRun & Response

In this module, we will explore how to use the DryRun feature in Boto3 to test actions before making real changes. Additionally, you’ll learn how to interpret Boto3 client responses to better manage your AWS resource interactions.

Real-Time Practice - Client & Resource (Paginators | Collections | Filters | Waiters)

In this module, we will take a hands-on approach to practice the various Boto3 concepts you’ve learned, including paginators, filters, and waiters, with real AWS resources. You’ll automate tasks like listing S3 objects and managing EC2 EBS volumes, preparing you for real-world scenarios.

Default Session and Executing Python Boto3 Scripts Using Roles from EC2

In this module, we will focus on how to leverage the default session in Boto3 for simplified resource management. You will also explore how to execute Boto3 scripts on EC2 instances, utilizing IAM roles to manage permissions securely.